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'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7

'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7

CALGARY — Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

Tariffs, wildfires and AI on the agenda as Canada hosts world leaders at G7

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to pare down Canada's priorities as the G7 summit host, but there's still a lengthy list of global issues for leaders to discuss over the coming days.
Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett too hot for Oilers to handle in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Driving the Florida Panthers attack in the playoffs is a player in his NHL prime and another acting like he is.
Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

Marchand, Bennett push Panthers past Oilers 5-2 to take 3-2 lead in Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Connor McDavid had Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy. Edmonton's superstar captain chipped a rebound from the side of the net toward Florida's off-balance goaltender that somehow stayed out as part of Saturday's early surge.
Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

Alberta premier defends charging most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccines

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government’s new policy forcing many Albertans to pay out of pocket for a COVID-19 vaccination is about focusing on those who need it the most.
Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

Mill, Adams Jr. score fourth-quarter TDs to lead Stampeders past Argos 29-19

TORONTO — Vernon Adams Jr. finally has his first road victory over the Toronto Argonauts. Adams Jr. and Dedrick Mills scored fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Calgary Stampeders past Toronto 29-19 on a breezy Saturday afternoon. Adams Jr.
Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

Leaders on Canada's expanded G7 guest list to tackle climate, economy and security

OTTAWA — Canada is bringing the world to Alberta for the G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis.
Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

Montreal Roses FC tops Ottawa Rapid FC 2-1 in Northern Super League action

OTTAWA — Tanya Boychuk netted the game-winning goal in the 65th minute to lift Montreal Roses FC to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa Rapid FC on Saturday in Northern Super League action.
British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

British PM Keir Starmer visiting Ottawa before joining G7 leaders in Alberta

OTTAWA — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Ottawa today ahead of the G7 leaders' summit in Alberta.
Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

Calvin Pickard to start in goal for Oilers in Game 5 of Stanley Cup final

EDMONTON — Calvin Pickard has spent time looking back. The journeyman netminder played 50 games for the dreadful Colorado Avalanche in 2016-17. Pickard had decent numbers that season.